cThe Capital Area Sports Commission is a sales and support organization that promotes amateur athletics in Illinois’ capital area. We will emphasize our extensive athletic facilities and our world class Abraham Lincoln attractions in our affordable and family friendly atmosphere. In doing so, we will enhance economic growth, athletic opportunities and quality of life for the area. The CASC is a 501 (c) (3).

CASC has hosted many events including:
National Horseshoe Pitchers Association World Tournament
United States Tumbling Association Nationals
American Junior Golf Association Jr. All-Star
GLVC Men’s/Women’s Division II Basketball
Illinois State Horseshoe Pitchers-State Tournament
UIS Prairie Stars Women’s Golf Shoot-out

CASC Services
If you are looking for a place to host your sports event, The Capital Area Sports Commission’s partnership with the SCVB can make your event a success using our experience, facilities, and local attractions.

In partnership with the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Capital Area Sports Commission offers a wide range of services.

Disclaimer: events seeking assistance from the CASC should meet the organization’s goals and objectives, which include economic benefit to the Springfield area.

Presentation Support- Resource and assistance for organizations seeking guidance in creating bid presentations for boards, governing bodies, members and athletes and potential sponsors. We will provide facility options, promotional materials, advice, insight and more to help a winning presentation.

Venue/facility selection
Sponsorship Development– Sponsorship references and guidance.
Volunteer Recruitment Resources
Destination Services/Entertainment
Event recognition/publicity
Give local sports clubs the tools to host a national or regional event
Resource to local sports clubs

Officers:
Chairman – Tim Bramlet, SEA Group
President – Mark Frech, Illinois Manufacturers Association
Treasurer – John Eck, Eck Schafer & Punke
Secretary – Nadine Liberatore, R.K. Dixon

Members:
John Coombe, Hanson Engineers
Michael Fear, Hilton Springfield, General Manager
Desi Harris, Lobbyist/Consultant
Steve Kaufman, Hepler-Broom
Bob Laurent, System Development Group
Chris Leming, R.W. Troxell
Tara McAnarney, Independent
Michael "Murph" Mathiot, Bank of Springfield
Jim Ruppert, SJ-R
Erich Bloxdorf, Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Devin Spears, SportsCare
Sean Dickerson, Springfield Park District, Recreation Supervisor of Athletics
Sam Witsman, Hart, Southworth & Witsman
Jim Donelan, TOIRMA

SCVB Liaison - Gina Gemberling